Structure: frame and membersRecall 89V-076 · Roadrailer vehicles
ROADRAILER recall 89V-076 covers 775 Roadrailer vehicles for a structure: frame and members problem, reported to NHTSA on May 9, 1989.
Source: NHTSA recall 89V076000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE ATTACHMENT MEANS FOR THE DIAGONAL BRACING OF THE LANDING GEAR SUPPORT STRUCTURE ARE INADEQUATE.
The risk
THERE WOULD BE A PROGRESSIVE REDUCTION IN THE RIDIGITYOF THE LANDING GEAR OVER TIME, WHICH COULD LEAD TO COLLAPSE OF THE GEAR ANDSERIOUS INJURY TO INDIVIDUALS WORKING ABOUT OR IN THE TRAILER.
The fix
REINFORCE ATTACHMENT POINTS OF THE DIAGONAL BRACING.
SYSTEM: LANDING GEAR/SUPPORT STRUCTURE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: INTERMODAL FREIGHT TRAILERS.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from December 1, 1987 to January 1, 1989. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.